For people of Syrian descent with Maryland ties, the news of rebels toppling the Assad regime has been met with mixed ...

Assad served as president since 2000 after taking over from his father, who ruled Syria for nearly three decades. Under the ...

Military and political analysts said winning the war in Ukraine has become an all-encompassing goal for Mr. Putin. That ...

Assad's departure marks a significant shift in Middle East power dynamics, weakening Iran and Russia's influence.

Syrian rebel fighters have destroyed the tomb of former president Hafez al-Assad, father of ousted president Bashar al-Assad, ...